Pi Squared Shawl - Knit Sister

The Pi Squared Shawl is a simple knitting pattern that’s perfect for beginners. A pi shawl grows in rounds based on the math of π (pi), doubling stitches at set intervals to create a flat circle. Don’t worry—I’ve done all the math for you! This version is knit entirely in soothing stockinette, making it approachable, relaxing, and a wonderful first shawl to add to your hand knit wardrobe.
 
The arts of crochet and knitting are often discussed in competition with one another. Britt of KnotBadBritt and Sönna of Wool & Wyrd strive to unite them and highlight their similarities while honoring their differences. To do this, we created the the Sisters Not Twins series, a collection of projects that will include a knit and crochet version of each pattern. We have chosen two shawls for our second project that feature the brilliant color fade of Shawl In A Ball from Lion Brand Yarn.
 
The Pi Squared sisters celebrate the visual beauty of a simple mathematical concept. They utilize the pi method of construction and the best part is we get to work the whole shawl with only 5 increase rows! This allows us to enjoy the process of making without counting stitches - just some easy stitching and who doesn't love that.
 
I love to see your creations. Share on social media and tag me @WoolAndWyrd and use the hashtags #pisquared and #sisnottwins. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or feedback via the contact me page of this website. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern, with credit to the designer. This pattern is the work product and property of Sönna Schuttner, please do not distribute.
 
The Deets:
Craft: Knitting
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball, 1 skein or 481 yds/440 m category 4, worsted weight yarn
Yarn weight: category 4, worsted weight yarn
Gauge: 18 stitches and 22 rows in 4in/10cm stockinette stitch knit flat
Needlesand Notions: 32in (or longer) US 8/ 6mm circular needle, darning needle, blocking pins and mat (or towels to block up on)
Sizes available: 52in/132cm wingspan and 23in/58.5cm deep